Caregivers

A Common Voice COPE Project (C.O.P.E.) offers support across Washington state to parents and caregivers raising children and youth (ages 2–22) experiencing behavioral and mental health challenges at home, in school, and in the community.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

Mi Chiantla works to promote academic and technical excellence among middle and high school students from low-income and BIPOC communities around Washington.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Groups are peer-led support groups for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
 

Parent to Parent matches parents of children with special needs to parents with similar experiences. This peer-supporting-peer program offers parental emotional support, connection to community services, social and recreational events, and more.

SAMHSA’s "Talk. They Hear You." Campaign helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use.

The Children’s Long-term Inpatient Program (CLIP) is the only publicly funded, long-term inpatient program for youth in Washington State where youth ages 5–17 years old may be voluntarily committed and those from 13–17 years old may be involuntarily committed. Four CLIP inpatient psychiatric facilities have a total of 94 funded beds.

“What Parents Are Saying” Podcast provides a platform for parents and caregivers to get informed, be prepared, and take action by having open and honest conversations with their kids about substance use and mental health.

Wraparound with Intensive Services, or WISe, is an approach to helping children, youth, and their families with intensive mental health care. Services are available in home and community settings and offer a system of care based on the individualized need of the child or youth. WISe is a voluntary service that takes a team approach to support you and your family in meeting your goals.